Landscape diversity of the world - resources and landscape values Field of study: Sustainable Tourism
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025

Module name: Landscape diversity of the world - resources and landscape values
Module code: W2-TZ-S1-020
Programme code: W2-S1TZ25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Landscape diversity of the world - landscape resources and values ​​focuses on the analysis of the diversity of the world's landscapes, their resources and tourist values. During the course, students will become familiar with the characteristics of natural and cultural landscapes, their genesis, evolution and importance for tourism. The subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, assess and use landscape resources in planning and organizing tourism, taking into account the principles of sustainable development. The main objective of the subject is to familiarize students with the characteristics of the world's diverse landscapes and their resources and tourist values, to develop the ability to analyze and assess landscape resources in terms of their use in tourism and to prepare students to plan and organize tourism based on landscape resources, taking into account the principles of sustainable development
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
knows and understands the characteristics of the world's diverse landscapes and their resources and tourist attractions [W2-TZ-S1-020_1]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
understands the influence of landscapes on the tourist attractiveness of regions and the principles of sustainable use of landscape resources [W2-TZ-S1-020_2]
 TZ-W01 [1/5] TZ-W04 [1/5]
knows the methods of planning and organizing tourism based on landscape resources, taking into account the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-020_3]
 TZ-W04 [1/5] TZ-W05 [1/5]
is able to analyze and evaluate landscape resources in terms of their use in tourism [W2-TZ-S1-020_4]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to plan and organize tourism based on landscape resources, respecting the principles of sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-020_5]
 TZ-U01 [1/5] TZ-U02 [1/5]
is able to design and implement strategies for sustainable tourism management based on landscape resources [W2-TZ-S1-020_6]
 TZ-U03 [1/5] TZ-U06 [1/5]
is aware of the impact of tourism on landscapes and is ready to take action for sustainable development [W2-TZ-S1-020_7]
 TZ-K05 [1/5] TZ-K06 [1/5]
understands the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the tourism industry [W2-TZ-S1-020_8]
 TZ-K03 [1/5] TZ-K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-TZ-S1-020_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-020_1 W2-TZ-S1-020_2 W2-TZ-S1-020_4 W2-TZ-S1-020_5
laboratory classes [W2-TZ-S1-020_fs_2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work W2-TZ-S1-020_3 W2-TZ-S1-020_6 W2-TZ-S1-020_7 W2-TZ-S1-020_8
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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